Who Cannot Carry
Fla. Stat. 790.23 — after a felony, no firearm, ammunition or electric weapon, a felony of the second degree
Who. It is unlawful for a person to own or have in their care, custody, possession or control any firearm, ammunition, or electric weapon or device, or to carry a concealed weapon, if the person has been convicted of a felony in a Florida court or of a federal felony, or found guilty of an offense that is a felony in another state, territory or country and was punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.
A juvenile record, under 24. The same applies to a person under 24 years of age found to have committed a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, in Florida, or elsewhere where it was punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.
When it does not apply. The section does not apply to a person convicted of a felony whose civil rights and firearm authority have been restored, or whose criminal history record has been expunged under the provision the section names.
The penalty. A violation is a felony of the second degree, and a felony of the first degree for a person who qualifies for the criminal gang penalty enhancements.
Federal law keeps its own list of prohibited persons, which applies alongside the state's and is not on this page. Whether a particular conviction, order or commitment brings a person within the section, and whether rights can be restored, are questions for a licensed Florida attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Fla. Stat. 790.23 — Felons and delinquents; possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices unlawful
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.